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Coco Pazzo Review (Updated): A New Chef Aces the Italian Classics

Chef Federico Comacchio is a fine reason to return to this River North standby.

Posted 05/17/13 at 12:00 PM | Comments (0)

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Found Review: This Feels Like a Fantastic Dinner at a Friend's House

With giddy good spirits and fried oyster tacos, Amy Morton’s north-suburban charmer earns two stars.

Posted 05/17/13 at 11:30 AM | Comments (0)

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Chicago Craft Beer Week May Be More Beer Than You Bargained For

Here are our 29 top choices for the 11-day beer bacchanal. How thirsty are you?

by Kaitlyn Jakola

Posted 05/16/13 at 04:00 PM | Comments (0)

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Spoon Thai’s Former Chef Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

Rainbow Cuisine, just up Western Avenue, has been discovered by the foodies.

by Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Posted 05/16/13 at 11:30 AM | Comments (0)

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Nine Delicious Bites of Chicago Dining News

Centro is back, beer is becoming bizarre, Italian pastries are plentiful, and Chicago is getting its own Shake Shack.

by Kaitlyn Jakola

Posted 05/15/13 at 01:30 PM | Comments (1)

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Kitchen 17 Is a New Vegan Restaurant With Homemade Burgers and Chicken Salad

At Don Clements' new East Lake View spot, the vegan cheese is the only thing not made from scratch.

by Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Posted 05/15/13 at 11:45 AM | Comments (0)

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Five Places You Should Eat in Chicago This Week

Cookies before lunch. Free cheese all day. A Cher party. Is this the best week ever?

by Kaitlyn Jakola

Posted 05/13/13 at 01:30 PM | Comments (0)

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Tank Sushi Review (Updated): Giant Maki Aren’t Authentic, but They Can Be Delicious

At this Lincoln Square sushi spot, just roll with its playfully conceived maki and desserts.

Posted 05/10/13 at 05:25 PM | Comments (0)

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Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf Review (New): Sodikoff Does It Again

The can’t-miss restaurateur boeufs his trophy case with two and a half more stars.

Posted 05/10/13 at 10:35 AM | Comments (0)

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Senses-Stimulating Restaurant M Vie Is Open in Noble Square

The new Grand Avenue restaurant serves up a classic cocktail menu across a honey-onyx bar that's lit from below.

by Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Posted 05/09/13 at 04:00 PM | Comments (0)

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Cookie Bar Moves to Ravenswood and Leaves Its Gluten Behind

The bakery’s gluten-free operation proved so popular, it’s taken over the business.

by Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Posted 05/09/13 at 12:33 PM | Comments (0)

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Scofflaw Hints at a New Logan Square Bar

The owners of Chicago's favorite bar promise "a new project" that "aims to fill the Bonny's-sized hole in your heart."

by Carly Boers and Whet Moser

Posted 05/08/13 at 02:41 PM | Comments (0)

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Howard Street Will Still Have Haitian

Chez Violette closed in January, but its replacement, Kizin Creole Restaurant, brings the island staples back.

by Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Posted 05/08/13 at 02:30 PM | Comments (0)

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Chicago Gets a Food-Truck-Inspired Restaurant, Plus More Openings and Expansions

One of the city's best new restaurants is doubling in size,

by Kaitlyn Jakola

Posted 05/08/13 at 02:08 PM | Comments (0)

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Get Ready for Lucha Dulce, From the Owners of Bleeding Heart Bakery

Punk-rock pastry purveyors Michelle and Vinny Garcia turn to Mexican baking.

by Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Posted 05/07/13 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1)

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Seven Deals in Chicago Dining This Week

Chow down for charity, have a date night at Bombay Spice Grill, and get two tacos con margaritas for twelve bucks.

by Kaitlyn Jakola

Posted 05/06/13 at 02:00 PM | Comments (0)

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Here Are the 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago This Month

Howells & Hood, Guildhall, Grace, and 7 more restaurants you (and everyone in Chicago) should visit in May 2013.

by Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby

Posted 05/06/13 at 11:48 AM | Comments (1)

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Spoon Thai Review (Updated): Shining in a Simple Setting

At Spoon Thai, the just-okay decor is overshadowed by a great menu.

Posted 05/03/13 at 04:00 PM | Comments (0)

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With Erwin @ Aroma, the Chef Comes To Winnetka

Erwin Dreschler returns to the kitchen at Mitra Ryndak's Café Aroma.

by Penny Pollack

Posted 05/03/13 at 01:00 PM | Comments (0)

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Celebrating Opening Day at Sweet Baby Ray’s Smokehouse, Bourbon & Beer

Regardless of what happens at Wrigley, everyone wins at a new BBQ restaurant around the corner.

by Penny Pollack

Posted 05/03/13 at 11:47 AM | Comments (0)

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